Hot pink millipedes, slime-shooting worms,see-through frogs... glimpsing into scientists' journal entries, participants maketheir own wild discoveries through careful observation and descriptive writing! During this interactive video conference, nonfiction author Heather L. Montgomery will share stories of the weird, the wacky, the all-out gross animals which have recently been discovered. With a focus on cutting-edge science, participants learn the critical role that observation, documentation, and descriptive writing play in the quest for discovery.

Participants should come prepared with paper, pencil, and something to bear down on as the program includes a short, fun, descriptive writing challenge.

Note: This program is a part of the #DiscoverDL Festival November 6-10, 2017. This event is proudly sponsored by the Pinnacle Education Collaborative. Find more events by searching #DiscoverDL on the CILC website! **This program can only be requested from November 6-10, 2017 for this discounted price.**

Program Format

1. Begins with engaging images to stimulate questions.2. Includes a bit about my nonfiction science books.3. Proceeds with stories of how scientists discover new species.4. Builds to the story of Elizabeth, an eighth-grader who discovered and described a new species.5. Culminates with a brief, fun, descriptive writing exercise.

Objectives

1. Students will discover the joy of scientific inquiry. 2. Students will practice descriptive writing.3. Students will compare and contrast closely related species.

National/Common Core Standards to which this program aligns

Addresses NGSS Practices of Science and Disciplinary Core Ideas

State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns

Program Length

45 -60 minutes

Date/Time Notes

This program is part of the #DiscoverDL festival Nov. 6-10, 2-17. This event is proudly supported by the Pinnacle Education Collaborative. Find more events by searching #DiscoverDL on the CILC website! **This program can only be requested from Nov. 6-10, 2017 for this discounted price**

Program Cost

Point to Point: $300.00Point to Point Premium: $300.00

Program Fee Notes

Cancellation Policy

We make every effort to rebook. We will not charge for cancellation due to nature (i.e. snow days); however, other cancellations with less than a two day notice will incur a $100.00 kill fee.